Apply By: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 11:59 pm EDT
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Partnership Specialist

Job ID:
82879
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Regional Operations Division
City:
Aylmer
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 6 months, with possibility of extension
Job code:
14014 - Resources Manager 3 (B/U)
Salary:
$1,144.78 - $1,443.90 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you possess strong leadership and relationship building skills and knowledge in the fields of resource management and biodiversity conservation? If so, bring your knowledge and skills forward to help to promote resource management and conservation together with the Aylmer district team.

About the job

You will:
• promote sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation
• facilitate and/or lead partnership initiatives
• identify opportunities and initiate partnerships to help achieve business needs and priorities
• build and support local commitment, capacity and partnerships

What you bring to the team


Technical knowledge and skills:

• ability to develop and lead resource management and biodiversity conservation initiatives to achieve priorities and business needs
• demonstrated leadership skills to lead partnership projects, establish and monitor project plans and achieve objectives
• ability to lead strategic resource management outreach, education and awareness initiatives

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• interpersonal and communication skills to develop, manage and nurture relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• ability to maintain linkages and collaborative working relationships with internal staff
• ability to gain consensus, consult and negotiate to secure partnerships and partner investment
• demonstrated ability to provide expert advice and guidance
• presentation skills and ability to create a variety of reports, correspondence and briefing materials

Other skills and knowledge:

• project development and project management skills to create, plan and coordinate concurrent projects
• demonstrated planning and organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and tasks
• analytical skills develop, monitor, evaluate and adapt approaches/proposals
• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of natural resource planning and management, ecological sustainability and biodiversity conservation
• ability to apply and interpret relevant legislation and regulations, (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Environment Assessment Act, etc.)
• judgment and problem-solving skills to anticipate issues and advise senior management on risk management strategies
• change management skills to implement field delivery transformation and deal with resistance to change from stakeholders

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 615 John St N, Aylmer, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Note:

  • N-NR-82879/15


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